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During the month of December, Enjoy the first two hours of on-street parking for FREE every Saturday in December.

Time limits and other restrictions still apply. Saturdays & Sundays are free in each of the three Downtown Kelowna parkades: Chapman, Library, and Memorial.

 

 

 

 

A special thanks to the City of Kelowna.

There are numerous types of parking spaces you can access when visiting Downtown Kelowna. There are on-street parking options to meet your short-term needs, and you can access off-street lots or parkades if you’re looking to park long-term (daily and monthly parking options are available).

There are four major providers of parking in Downtown Kelowna:


Visit the City of Kelowna’s Find parking to view an interactive map of parking lots in the city and see a real-time list of available parkade spaces. Register for a PaybyPhone account to make it easier to pay for parking. 

Rates

On-street parking (off-season)
Downtown on-street rate zone map
$1.75 – $2.00 per hour
$3.50 – $4.00 (optional third hour)
On-street parking (May 15-Sept 15)
Downtown on-street rate zone map
$1.75 – $2.25 per hour
$4.00 – $4.50 (optional third hour)
Short-term lots$1.75 per hour
Long-term lots$1.50 per hour
$8.00 per day
$8.50 per event*
Random monthly permits$99.00 per month
Reserved parking$185.80 per month
Bike Lockers$15 per month

Call 250-862-8585 to confirm monthly parking rates. Rates may change without notice.

* Signage will be displayed near lot entrances on days when event parking is in effect.

Payment options

  • Pay stations – coin, Visa, MasterCard, Amex, or PayByPhone

We work with PayByPhone to let you pay for on-street and lot parking in seconds. Download the app on iOS or Android, or call 1-866-234-7275.

There are three parkades in Kelowna – Library Parkade, Memorial Parkade and the Chapman Parkade – that provide short- and long-term parking options, along with event parking. Parkade rates apply from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. There is no-charge parking after 5 p.m. on weekdays and on weekends/stat holidays – except during special events (signs will be displayed near the entrance when event parking is in effect). To view real-time availability, visit the City of Kelowna’s Find parking.

 Hourly rateDaily rateSpecial event rateClearance
Library Parkade
1360 Ellis Street
$1.50$7.50$6.006’8″ (approx. 2 metres)
Chapman Parkade
345 Lawrence Avenue
$1.50$7.50$6.006’10.5″ (approx. 2.1 metres)
Memorial Parkade
1420 Ellis Street
$1.50$7.50$3.506’7″ (approx. 2 metres)

On weekdays between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., public parking is permitted only on Levels 1 & 2.

Pay parking is generally in effect Monday through Friday in Downtown Kelowna (hours may vary). There is no-charge for parking in the evening or on weekends and holidays (except during special events and the exceptions below).  

Exceptions/Details: 

  • Water Street Boat Launch lots: Pay parking at all times. 
  • Waterfront lots (Waterfront Park, Queensway, City Park): Pay parking from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. from Monday to Sunday between May 15th and September 15th.
  • City Hall Parking Lot: Pay parking from 4 to 11 p.m. on weekdays and 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. on weekends (no public parking 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays). 
  • Police Services Building Lot: Pay parking from 3 to 11 p.m. on weekdays and 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. on weekends (no public parking 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays). 
  • Short-term off-street lots offer hourly parking only and may be subject to a time limit. 
  • Long-term off-street lots offer hourly, daily and monthly parking. 
  • Most lots offer unlimited in-and-out privileges, based on space availability.  
  • Non-reserved spaces in off-street lots are available to accessible permit holders at no charge. 
  • RV, oversized and bus parking is permitted on all metered lots; each occupied stall must be paid for. 
  • Overnight camping is not permitted in any City lot or parkade.

On-street pay parking is in effect Monday to Saturday.

There is no charge for on-street parking in the Downtown Kelowna on Sundays or Holidays.

The following additional conditions also apply:

  • Eco-pass permit: May be used for up to two hours (max) per day of no-charge on-street parking for qualifying vehicles (posted time limits apply).
  • Pay stations operate using a “Pay by Licence Plate” system. You are not required to display a receipt on your dash; however, you are responsible for entering your correct Licence Plate number.
  • While valid, your paid parking session is transferable to any City off-street lot or other on-street parking of equal or lesser value. Posted time limits remain in effect.
  • Time Limits (30-minute, one, two, three, four and eight hours) are in effect at various locations. You will be subject to an overtime parking offence notice if you exceed any posted time limit. 
  • For longer-term parking, use a parkade or off-street lot. 
  • Parking is not permitted on any downtown street between 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. to allow for street cleaning and snow removal.  Please park in a parkade or off-street lot if you may be leaving your vehicle overnight.

When an event is being hosted in Kelowna, special parking rates are offered at parkades and lots. You can view the rates for different parking locations below and also view which days event parking is being offered from month-to-month. 

Lot/facilityEvent rateHours
Library Parkade$6.00See event details here
Memorial Parkade$3.50See event details here
Chapman Parkade$6.00See event details here
Waterfront Park Lot

$8.50 (Off-Season)

$1.50/hr (Summer)

See event details here
Cawston & St. Paul Lot$8.50See event details here
Police Services Lot$1.50/hrWeekdays: 3-11 p.m.
Weekends: 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Water Street Boat Launch$1.75/hr24 hours / 7 days a week
City Hall Parking Lot$1.50/hrWeekdays: 4-11 p.m.
Weekends: 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.

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